Dr. Francisco X. Tamayo

Espirometría / Spirometry

La espirometría es una prueba que hacemos en la oficina que mide la función del sistema respiratorio... Spirometry is a test we do in the office that measures the lung{s ability to move air in and out.

La Oximetría

Falta de Aire / Shortness of Breath

Es la sensación de dificultad o incomodidad al respirar o la sensación de no estar recibiendo suficiente aire....
Shortness of breath is a feeling of not getting enough air and having difficulty breathing.

Sibilancias / Wheeze

Son un ruido en el pecho que se presenta con varios problemas respiratorios....
Wheezing is a whistle in the chest that occurs with breathing. It is a sign that can be associated with a variety of breathing problems.

Tos Cronica / Chronic Cough

Es una de las razones mas frecuentes para ver a un especialista en enfermedades respiratorias (neumologo)....
Chronic cough can have a variety of different causes and is one of the most common reason to see a pulmonologist